Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026 | Yubinuki Workshop: Japanese Thimble Rings

Join local crafter Beth Battey for this unique workshop! Yubinuki translates literally to "thimble" in Japanese. It’s a soft and durable cloth thimble ring constructed of a paper or cardboard core wrapped in padding and stitched with colorful threads to create geometric designs. The stitching resembles a temari ball obi, but the creation and setup are not quite as labor-intensive.

This event is part of Ann Arbor Japan Week 2026, held in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library: https://aadl.org/node/668256

The 12th annual Ann Arbor Japan Week is from June 14 to 20. Join us for an exciting week of free, Japan-themed events and activities for all ages! View the complete schedule at: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn.

Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at cjsevents@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.